Question 1

General Injury Prevention

Accepted Answer

Child Passenger Safety in Colorado
www.Carseatscolorado.com
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Safe Kids Worldwide
www.Safekids.org
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Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment
www.cdphe.state.co.us/pp/injuryprevention
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Colorado Department of Transportation
www.coloradodot.info/programs
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
www.nhtsa.gov
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American Academy of Pediatrics
www.aap.org
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BuckleBear the Safety Puppet
www.Bucklebear.com
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Motorcycle Safety
http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/live-to-ride
 
American Automobile Association
www.aaa.com
www.colorado.aaa.com
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Walk To School Information
info@walkbiketoschool.org
http://www.saferoutesinfo.org

Question 2

Helpful Websites

Accepted Answer

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/Motorvehiclesafety/index.html
 
Colorado Teen Driver
www.coteendriver.com
Web site geared for teen drivers and their parents, includes: the law, facts, tips and resources.
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Colorado Department of Revenue (Division of Motor Vehicles)
www.colorado.gov/revenue/dmv
Information on obtaining a driver’s permit and driver’s license. List of certified driving schools. Answers to frequently asked questions.
 
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
www.iihs.org
This is the organization that determines the safety ratings for all cars. They have great information including which cars might be the best for your teen.
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The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
www.teendriversource.com
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Driving Institute of America
www.drivinginst.com
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Teen Driving Council
www.teensafety.com
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National Safety Council
http://teendriver.nsc.org
http://teendriver.nsc.org/parents.aspx
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Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association
www.rmiia.org
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Alive at 25 (4 hour class)
http://aliveat25.us
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Allstate Insurance
www.allstateteendriver.com
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State Farm Insurance
www.betterteendriving.com
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Older Driver Sensitive Topic Conversation Guide
www.thehartford.com
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Free Online Seminar – Older Driver
www.aarp.org
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Driver Fitness Medical Guidelines
www.nhtsa.gov
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Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
http://www.aded.net/
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Find Driver Rehab Specialists
www.myaota.aota.org
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Public Program: Fitness to Drive
www.penrosestfrancis.org
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Public Program: Adaptive Driving – Fort Collins
www.brainrecov.com 
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Public Program: Adaptive Driving – Aurora
www.spaldingrehab.com
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Downloadable Hard Copy of Driver Planning Agreement
www.drivesmartcolorado.com
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CarFit Finder
www.car-fit.org
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Driver Safety Course – AAA
www.seniordriving.aaa.com
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Driver Safety Course – AARP
www.aarp.org
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National Older Drivers Website
www.nhtsa.gov
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Free Safety Traffic Information
www.nhtsa.gov
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How Does My Medication Affect My Driving
www.seniordriving.aaa.com
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Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) 2014 Strategic Highway Safety Plan
https://www.codot.gov/safety/safety-data-sources-information/safety-plans/colorado-strategic-highway-safety-plan
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Video Toolkit on Medical Conditions in Older Drivers
http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving+Safety/Older+Drivers/Video+Toolkit+On+Medical+Conditions
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Older Drivers
http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving+Safety/Older+Drivers

American Association of Retired Persons
http://www.aarp.org/
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American Automobile Association
www.seniordriving.aaa.com
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National Institute on Aging
www.nia.nih.gov

Question 3

Transportation Options in Colorado

Accepted Answer

Representing, Servicing and Promoting Transit in Colorado
http://www.coloradotransit.com/Transit-in-Colorado/Transit-Director
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Getting There Guide
 www.drmac-co.org
A resource guide to transportation services for the Denver Metro Area
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North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization 
http://www.nfrmpo.org
A resource for locating transportation services that offer alternatives to moving around the region by personal vehicle.
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Mountain Rides 
www.mtnride.org/ride-resources/
They help those who live in the Northwestern Colorado region find transportation.
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Complete listing of Colorado’s Area Agencies on Aging
www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-VetDis/CBON/1251651403806

Question 4

Teen Driving Safety Resources

Accepted Answer

Colorado Graduated Drivers Licensing Laws
Rules of the Road Powerpoint download
Download Here
www.allstateteendriver.com
www.driveithome.org
www.betterteendriving.com
www.celebratemydrive.com
For more information on Colorado’s GDL laws, go to: www.COTeenDriver.com
On-line training for parents and guardians to help better understand Colorado’s Graduated Driver Licensing Law: http://www.gdl.dphe.state.co.us/
Experience an interactive tool explaining the requirements for permits based on your teen’s age: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/Teens/getting-and-keeping-your-license/steps-to-getting-your-license.html
For a list of state-approved driving schools, visit the website for the Colorado Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1186129986882
Online help for new licenses from the DMV: http://www.colorado.gov/apps/dor/dmv/smartstart/apply/newTeenLicense.jsf
For more information on the documents to bring with you to the DMV to get a permit, http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1177024843056
Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship for all adults that will supervise the permit-holder’s driving: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=application%2Fpdf&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1251779519837&ssbinary=true
Find a DMV office in your area: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1215770306435&pagename=Revenue-MV/RMVLayout
Use the Colorado Driver Handbook to print and sign a driving log for permit holders along with guidance for how to spend the required 50 hours of supervised driving: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=application%2Fpdf&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1251800113662&ssbinary=true
Cheat-sheet of the rules and penalties for driver’s permits and GDL restrictions: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/SafetyAdvocates/documents/InvolveLawEnforcement/Pocket%20GDL%20Cards-4-2011.pdf
Interactive website for teen drivers: www.whatdoyouconsiderlethal.com
An educational program that reveals the real dangers and consequences of distracted and wreckless driving: www.impactteendrivers.org
Speak Now! A program from the Department of Human Services to help you talk about substance use with your teen http://speaknowcolorado.org
 
Teaching Your Teen to Drive Once They Have a Permit
Drivers’ education requirements by age: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/Teens/getting-and-keeping-your-license/steps-to-getting-your-license.html
Drivers education overview and locations http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1186129986882
Top tips for parents for teaching teens how to drive: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/parent/tips-for-parents.html
8 Danger Zones to be aware of when teaching your teen: http://www.cdc.gov/ParentsAreTheKey/danger/index.html?s_cid=fb_patk529
 
Teen Safe Driving Contracts
Walk through contract example: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/new-documents/parent-teen-driving-contract.pdf
AAA of Colorado has resources for discussing safe driving with your teen: http://teendriving.aaa.com/CO/
Allstate Foundation: http://www.allstatefoundation.org/parent-teen-agreement

Question 5

Older Adult Driver Information

Accepted Answer

AARP Driver Safety 
www.aarp.org/home-garden/transportation/driver_safety/
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Car Fit an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit” them
www.car-fit.org

Resources for Drivers and Their Families

General Injury Prevention

Helpful Websites

Transportation Options in Colorado

Teen Driving Safety Resources

Older Adult Driver Information